Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
3. Remove the upper radiator hose (2) and thermostat housing (1) Engine Coolant Thermostat - Removal





4. Remove the heater core return hose (1) from the water pump housing.
5. Remove the lower radiator hose (2) from the water pump housing.





6. Remove the heater core supply hose (1) from the coolant outlet housing (2).





7. Remove the bolt (2) and reposition the heater core supply tube (1).





8. Remove the accessory drive belt (7) Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
9. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner (8) Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - Removal.
10. Remove the accessory idler pulley (2) Accessory Drive Idler Pulley - Removal.
11. Remove the power steering pump pulley (1) Power Steering Pump Pulley - Removal.
12. Remove the crankshaft vibration damper (6) Vibration Damper - Removal.






NOTE: Left cylinder head cover shown, right cylinder head cover similar.

13. Remove the right and left cylinder head covers Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.





14. Remove the upper and lower oil pans Engine Oil Pan - Removal.





15. Temporarily reinstall the front fore and aft crossmember (4) Crossmember - Installation.





16. Remove the right engine mount isolator and bracket (1) Engine Mount Insulator - Removal.






NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the water pump or the coolant outlet housing for engine timing cover removal.

17. Remove the twenty-two M6 bolts (3) and one M8 bolt (4) from the timing cover.





18. Using the seven indicated pry points, carefully remove the timing cover.





19. If required, remove the remaining four M6 bolts (2) and the coolant outlet housing (1) from the engine timing cover.
20. If required, remove the remaining four M6 bolts (4) and the water pump (3) from the engine timing cover.






CAUTION: Do not use oil based liquids, wire brushes, abrasive wheels or metal scrapers to clean the engine gasket surfaces. Use only isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers. Improper gasket surface preparation may result in engine fluid leakage.

21. Remove all residual sealant from the timing chain cover, cylinder head and engine block mating surfaces Procedures





22. Remove and discard the coolant outlet housing gasket (1) and the water pump gasket (2).